Sensitive Words

Accounts Comission

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from Audit Scotland.

[email protected]

Audit Scotland
4th Floor
102 West Port
Edinburgh
EH3 9DN

Accredit

You cannot use this word unless the department shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Department for Business Innovation and Skills, Accreditation Policy, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET

Accreditation

You cannot use this word unless the department shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Department for Business Innovation & Skills, Accreditation Policy, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET

Accredited

You cannot use this word unless the department shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Department for Business Innovation & Skills, Accreditation Policy, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET

Association

To use this word in your proposed name the company should normally be limited by guarantee. The articles of association should include objects that reflect the specific purpose of the company and a non-profit distribution clause, which provides that any profits should be used to further the objects of the company and not paid to the members as dividends. The articles should also include a one member one vote clause. These requirements do not apply if the company is a residents or tenants association.

Assurance

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Sensitive Business Names Team, Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. Email: [email protected]

Assurer

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Sensitive Business Names Team, Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. Email: [email protected]

Banc

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Sensitive Business Names Team, Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. [email protected]

Brenhinol / Brenhiniaeth / Frenhinol / Frenhiniaeth

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

To speed up your application, please include:

• the reasons you wish to use this word

• whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans

• details of any royal or government associations

• details of leading members and membership numbers

• if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence

• evidence, if the word is a surname

• any other relevant information

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

Brenin / Brenhines / Frenin / Frenhines

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

To speed up your application, please include:

• The reasons you wish to use this word

• Whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans

• Details of any royal or government associations

• Details of leading members and membership numbers

• If the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence

• Evidence, if the word is a surname

• Any other relexant information

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

Britain

This word cannot be used in any part of your company name if it implies a connection with a government department or body, or a local or specified public authority unless
the relevant body confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. This applies even if the word is your surname.

If you wish to use it at the start of your company name or of Britain or of Great Britain anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre­ eminent or very substantial in its field by providing independent support from a representative body, trade association or other relevant body. If Britain or British is not the first word in the name it will normally be allowed.

If you want to use the word because it is a surname (and the name does not imply a connection with government), you will usually be given approval if the company name includes forenames or initials.

British

This word cannot be used in any part of your company name if it implies a connection with a government department or body, or a local or specified public authority unless
the relevant body confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. This applies even if the word is your surname.

If you wish to use it at the start of your company name or of Britain or of Great Britain anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre­ eminent or very substantial in its field by providing independent support from a representative body, trade association or other relevant body. If Britain or British is not the first word in the name it will normally be allowed.

If you want to use the word because it is a surname (and the name does not imply a connection with government), you will usually be given approval if the company name includes forenames or initials.

Charity

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. England and Wales: New incorporation or business name:

Email (preferred): [email protected]

Head of Registration
Charity Commission Direct
PO Box 1227
Liverpool L69 3UG

Change of name:

If you are an existing registered charity changing its name and your current and proposed new name includes one of these words then your application should include a copy of the companys letterhead bearing the registered charity number. Subject to our normal examination checks, the new name will be approved.

Charter

You cannot use the word Chartered in your proposed name without the consent of your professional body. If you decide to resubmit your application you will need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.

If you are an existing body and wish to incorporate as a company using Charter or Chartered in the name please provide evidence of your royal charter status. Please note, if you have already registered as a company, you cannot use this word in another company name. This does not apply to expressions such as Air Charter,Chartered Flights or Chartered Travel.

Chartered

You cannot use the word Chartered in your proposed name without the consent of your professional body. If you decide to resubmit your application you will need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.

If you are an existing body and wish to incorporate as a company using Charter or Chartered in the name please provide evidence of your royal charter status. Please note, if you have already registered as a company, you cannot use this word in another company name. This does not apply to expressions such as Air Charter,Chartered Flights or Chartered Travel.

Chartered Accountants

You cannot use the expression Chartered Accountant (or the abbreviation ICAEW) without the consent of one of the bodies shown below. If you decide to resubmit your application you will need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.

England and Wales:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Chartered Accountants' Hall
Moorgate Place
London EC2R 6EA

Email: [email protected]

Co-operative

Since 1 August 2014 the expressions Co-operative Society and Community Benefit Society can only be used in the name of a society registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. For further information and before applying to use Co-operative in a company or business name please visit the FCA website.

To use Co-operative in a company or business name you will need to meet the following conditions:

• It should be owned and controlled by its members, customers or employees
• Membership should be voluntary and open i.e. it should not be artificially restricted in order to increase the value of the business or its assets
• Members should participate in the economic activity of the business
• Profits should be distributed equally amongst the members or at least in proportion to the extent each member has participated in the business

These principles should be included in the companys articles of association or in the rules/constitution of an unincorporated business

Any application to use this word in a business name must include a copy of the rules or constitution document

Co-operative Society

This expression can only be included in the name of a society registered under the Cooperative
and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. For further information, please
contact the Financial Conduct Authority.

Email: [email protected]
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Coimisean / Coimisein / Choimisean / Chomisein

To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.

Your application should include evidence to show that the company will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.

Comhairle / Chomhairle / Comhairlean / Chomhairlean

To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be a local authority, an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.

Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local authority or a relevant body.

Comptroller and Auditor General

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Corporate Secretariat National Audit Office
Elizabeth 2
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SS

Email: [email protected]

Council

To use this word the company should normally be an independent advisory body; a deliberative assembly; or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. Evidence must be produced to show that the company will be what it claims and that it has the support of whoever it claims it will
govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise.

You will also need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.

Cyngor / Chyngor / Gyngor

To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be a local authority, an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.

Please include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise.

Dental

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

General Dental Council
Registration Development
37 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8DQ

Email: [email protected]

Duchess

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Contact:

England & Northern Ireland:
E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected]

or write to: Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word: information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; publications and if appropriate accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information

Dug / Duges / Ddug / Dduges

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

To speed up your application, please include:

• the reasons you wish to use this word

• whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans

• details of any royal or government associations

• details of leading members and membership numbers

• if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence

• evidence, if the word is a surname

• any other relevant information

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

Duke

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Contact:

England & Northern Ireland:
E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected]

or write to: Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word: information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; publications and if appropriate accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information

Ei Fawrhydi / Ei Mawrhydi

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

To speed up your application, please include:

• The reasons you wish to use this word

• Whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans

• Details of any royal or government associations

• Details of leading members and membership numbers

• If the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence

• Evidence, if the word is a surname

• Any other relevant information

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

Federation

To use this word the company should normally be limited by guarantee. The articles of association should include objects that reflect the specific purpose of the company and a non-profit distribution clause, which provides that any profits should be used to further the objects of the company and not paid to the members as dividends. The articles should also include a one member one vote clause.

Financial Conduct Authority

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Financial Reporting Council

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

General Counsel & Company Secretary
Financial Reporting Council
5th Floor, Aldwych House
71-91 Aldwych
London WC2B 4HN

Email: [email protected]

Financial Services Authority

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Gwasanaeth iechyd / Wasanaeth iechyd

To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

[email protected]

Welsh Government
Department of Health & Social Services
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Health and Safety Executive

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England, Wales and Scotland:

Health and Safety Executive
Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle L20 7HS

Northern Ireland:

Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland
83 Ladas Drive
Belfast BT6 9FR

Email: [email protected]

Health Centre

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England:
Department of Health
Head of Brand Management
Skipton House
80 London Road
London SE1 6LH

Health Service

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England:
Department of Health
Head of Brand Management
Skipton House
80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH

House of Lords

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA

HPSS / HSC

To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

[email protected]

Department of Health
Castle Buildings
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SQ

Inspectorate

This word implies the company has a quasi-judicial role similar to decisions made by a court of law, administrative tribunal or government officials.

You will need to obtain confirmation (letter or email) from a government body or a relevant body, that it has no objection.

Institute

Approval to use this word is normally given only to fully functioning organisations that are established in the field but operate under a different name. The range of activities
may vary but institutes are organisations that typically undertake research at the highest level or are professional bodies of the highest standing. The factors we will take into account include:

• whether there is a good reason for establishing the institute
• whether the activities are regulated or unregulated
• whether the organisation already exists in some form
• the nature of any work it provides for other organisations
• the relevance and nature of support from existing organisations
• whether the institute offers training leading to its own qualifications
• whether the institute provides training or activities that support qualifications provided by other bodies such as universities or colleges
• whether the institutes activities are supported by or associated with activities undertaken by a government body, an independent organisation established in the field or a funding organisation

You will need to obtain the written views (letter or email) of one or more relevant bodies.

King

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England & Northern Ireland:

E-mail (faster & preferred) [email protected] or write to:

Cabinet office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word; the history of the company/organisation and its future plans; details of any Royal or Government associations/leading members; details of leading members and membership numbers; details of any publications and if appropriate, accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information.

Law Commission

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Ministry of Justice
Democracy, Constitution and Law Group
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ

Licensing

This is normally associated with an authority that carries out licensing functions under the Licensing Act 2003. This includes, for example, the licensing of the sale of
alcohol, entertainment, films and clubs.

Evidence must be produced to show that the company will be what it claims, and that it has the support of whoever it claims it will govern or supervise.

You will also need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection a relevant body Such as a local or specified public authority.

Llywodraeth / Lywodraeth

If your proposed name implies a connection with the Welsh government or a UK government department, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below:

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ

Mutual

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

National Audit Office

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name you must provide a
letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

Email: [email protected]
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP

NHS

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Department of Health
Head of Brand Management
Skipton House
80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH

Northern Ireland / of Northern Ireland / Northern Irish

Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly

Applications under the criteria set out below should be sent directly to Companies House.

1. If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name or ‘of Northern Ireland’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the company’s registered office must be in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.

2. If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the company’s registered office is in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.

Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly

If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from this body. The situation of the company’s registered office should be in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.

You should only contact the Northern Ireland Assembly if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.

[email protected]

Northern Ireland Assembly
Parliament Buildings
Ballymiscaw
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX

Ombudsman / Ombwdsmon

To use this word in your proposed name the company or business should be:A statutory organisation appointed by government authorised to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against private or public institutions. These organisations may request relevant information from parties in relation to a dispute; or

A non-statutory body which:

• is certified as a provider of alternate dispute resolution by Trading Standards Institute or other competent authority set out in the Consumer Protection, Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015

• is an ombudsman level member of the British Ombudsman Association

• has a proven track record in dispute resolution in respect of the activity that forms the basis of your application. We would normally expect a track record of at least 12 months.

To support the application, please provide:

• evidence of certification by the relevant Competent Authority

• a copy of a letter or email from the Ombudsman Association (or other evidence) confirming your ombudsman level membership

• evidence of providing dispute resolution for consumers in the sector you wish to operate in, including membership numbers, member names and examples of case studies relating to dispute resolution

If you don’t meet all of these requirements, you may wish to register under a different name and reapply at a later date.

Parlamaid / Pharlamaid / Parlamaidean

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

[email protected]

The Secretary
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Parliament

You cannot use this word unless you provide a letter or email of non-objection from the bodies shown below.

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and separately
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA

Parliamentarian

You cannot use this word unless you provide a letter or email of non-objection from the bodies shown below.

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and separately
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA

Polytechnic

You cannot use this word unless the department shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Higher Education Governance
Level 3, Kingsgate House
66-74 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6SW

Post Office

The Post Office is part of Royal Mail Holdings plc, which is majority owned by the UK
government through the Shareholder Executive. You cannot use this expression without a letter or email of non-objection from:

Post Office Limited
148 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HQ

Prifysgol / Phrifysgol / Brifysgol

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.

[email protected]

Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Higher Education Governance
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Prince

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. England & Northern Ireland:

E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected] or write to:

Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word; information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; details of any publications and if appropriate, accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information.

Reassurance

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Reassurer

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Registered Society

As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulate Registered Societies (formerly Industrial and Provident Societies), you must provide an email or letter of non- objection from the FCA Email: [email protected]

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Registrar

This word could imply that the company has a regulatory role such as a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. If this applies then evidence must be produced to show that the company will be what it claims, and that it has the support of whoever it claims it will govern or supervise.

You will also need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.

Riaghaltas / Riaghaltais / Riaghaltasan

To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

[email protected]

The Secretary
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Royal

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Contact:

England & Northern Ireland:
E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected]
or write to:

Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London 
SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; details of any publications and if appropriate, accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information.

Royalty

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Contact:

England & Northern Ireland:
E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected]
or write to:

Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; details of any publications and if appropriate, accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information.

Scotland

This word cannot be used in any part of your company name if it implies a connection with the Scottish Government, a government department or body, or a local or specified public authority unless the relevant body confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. This applies even if the word is your surname

If you wish to use this word at the start of your company name or of Scotland anywhere in the name, you will need to show that the company is pre-eminent or very substantial in its field. You will also need to provide independent support from a representative body, trade association or other relevant body The companys registered office or principal place of business should be in Scotland.

If the word is used elsewhere in the name, the companys registered office or principal
place of business should be in Scotland.

If you want to use the word because it is a surname, you will usually be given approval if the company name includes forenames or initials.

Social Service

This expression implies a connection with a local authority Social Services department with access rights to sensitive personal information. You will not be able to use this word unless the appropriate local authority or other relevant body confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Society

To use this word the company should normally be limited by guarantee. The articles of association should include objects that reflect the specific purpose of the company and a non-profit distribution clause, which provides that any profits should be used to further the objects of the company and not paid to the members as dividends. The articles should also include a one member one vote clause.

Special School

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England:
Department for Education
2 St Paul's Place
125 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2FJ

Standards

You cannot use this word if it implies that the company has a regulatory role such as a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. Evidence must be produced to show that the company will be what it claims, and that it has the support of whoever it claims it will govern or supervise.

You will also need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.

Tribunal

This word could imply that the company has a regulatory role such as a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. If this applies, evidence must be produced to show that the company will be what it claims, and that it has the support of whoever it claims it will govern or supervise.

You will also need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.

Trust

Approval to use the word trust depends on the reasons you wish to use it in your proposed name. We will consider each application on its merits but to use this word your organisation should normally be one of the following trusts:

• Artistic,
• Educational,
• Charitable,
• Enterprise,
• Family Investment,
• Financial, Pensions,
• Staff
• Unit Trust

The requirements for the approval are set out below:
Trust - Please note - the relevant charity Regulator should not be contacted about the word trust. To use the word trust the company should normally be limited by guarantee and a non-profit distribution clause should be included in the articles of association. The objects of the company should be charitable in nature, for example, the prevention or relief of poverty or disadvantaged people or the advancement of education, religion, the arts, culture, heritage or science.

Underwrite

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Underwriting

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Welsh Parliament

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Parliament.

[email protected]

Windsor

You cannot use this word unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

England & Northern Ireland:
E-mail (faster & preferred): [email protected]

or write to:
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (South 1)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

To support and speed up your application please email the Cabinet Office with as much information as possible such as the reason(s) you wish to use this word; information about the company/organisation and its future plans; its present administration and activities; details of any Royal or Government associations; details of leading members and membership numbers; details of any publications and if appropriate, accounts for the last 3 years.

If you wish to use the name to represent an existing public house, hotel or similar establishment please provide evidence including the length of time it has existed; if the name represents a street name, evidence of location; if the name is a surname; if it has long usage and any other relevant information.

SE

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression in this form (upper or lower case) at the start or end of your proposed name unless you are a Societas Europaea (European Company). 

Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

Financial Reporting Council
8th Floor
125 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5AS

Email: [email protected]

Accounting Council

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

Financial Reporting Council
8th Floor
125 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5AS

Email: [email protected]

Actuarial Council

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.

Financial Reporting Council
8th Floor
125 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5AS

Email: [email protected]

Authority

This word is often associated with public authorities. Please ensure the use of this word in your proposed name does not imply a connection with a public authority, a government department or body or a devolved administration or a local authority.

Border Agency

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

As these expressions imply a connection with the Border Force or UK Visas and Immigration, (both part of the Home Office), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the Home Office.

Email: [email protected]

Border Force

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

As these expressions imply a connection with the Border Force or UK Visas and Immigration, (both part of the Home Office), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the Home Office.

Email: [email protected]

Cabinet Office

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

This expression implies a connection with the Her Majestys Government. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

Contact Form

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Alexander Bain House
Atlantic Quay
15 York Street
Glasgow
G2 8JQ

Criminal Intelligence Service

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

As these expressions imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA.

Email: [email protected]

National Crime Agency
Units 1-6 Citadel Place
Tinworth Street
London
SE11 5EF

Crown Estate

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression in a proposed name because it implies a connection with the Crown Estate organisation, which manages property and land owned by the
Sovereign on behalf of Her Majestys Government.

If you decide to submit your application you will need to include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant Crown Estates office. Further information about the Crown Estate can be found at

http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/contact-us/

EMAS

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

England, Wales and Scotland:

Health and Safety Executive
(1G) Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
L20 7HS

Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide an email or letter of non-objection for the relevant body.

[email protected]

Welsh Government
Department of Health & Social Services
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Intellectual Property Office

To use either of these expressions in your proposed name, please provide an email or letter of non-objection from the Intellectual Property Office.

[email protected]

Intellectual Property Office
PDTMD Legal Section
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8QQ

Lord Advocate

To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Advocate General’s office.

[email protected]

Advocate General
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ

National Crime Agency

The use of this expression or anything similar in your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with this body. If you submit your application, please include a letter or email of non-objection from the NCA.

[email protected]

National Crime Agency
Units 1-6 Citadel Place
Tinworth Street
London
SE11 5EF

Nuclear Installation

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

The Office for Nuclear regulation (ONR) is responsible for the licensing and regulation of all Nuclear installations in the UK. To support your application, you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the ONR.

Email: [email protected]

Office for Nuclear Regulation Building
4 Redgrave Court Merton Road
Bootle
L20 7HS

Office of the Public Guardian

To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Office of the Public Guardian.

[email protected]

Office of the Public Guardian
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH

Ordnance Survey

You cannot use the expression in your proposed name unless the bofy shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Ordanance Survey,
Explorer House,
Adanac Drive,
Southampton,
SO16 0AS

Email: [email protected]

Primary Education

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression if your proposed name implies a connection with education services provided by a local authority. If appropriate you should include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant local authority

Secondary Education

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

You cannot use this expression if your proposed name implies a connection with education services provided by a local authority. If appropriate your application should include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant local authority.

Select Committee

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

This expression normally implies a connection with the House of Commons. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons Houses of Commons Legal Services Office
London
SW1A 0AA

Serious Organised Crime

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National
Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the
NCA.

Email: [email protected]
National Crime Agency
Units 1-6 Citadel Place
Tinworth Street
London
SE11 5EF

SOCA

This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State.

If you want to use it in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.

When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.

As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National
Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the
NCA.

Email: [email protected]
National Crime Agency
Units 1-6 Citadel Place
Tinworth Street
London
SE11 5EF
As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National
Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the
NCA.

Email: [email protected]
National Crime Agency
Units 1-6 Citadel Place
Tinworth Street
London
SE11 5EF

Anzac

This word is protected under section 1 of the Anzac (Restriction on Trade Use of Word) Act 1916 and will not be allowed in a company or business name.

Apothecary

This title is protected by The Medical Act 1983. To support your application to use this expression in a company or business name, please provide evidence of your inclusion on the GMC Medical register.

Architect

With the exception of naval architect, landscape architect or golf-course architect, the use of this word is controlled under section 20 of the Architects Registration Act 1997.

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Architects Registration Board
8 Weymouth Street
London W1W 5BU

Email: [email protected]

Art Therapist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B.

Email: [email protected]

Biomedical Scientist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Building Society

You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 North Colonnade Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Chemist

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Chiropodist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Ciatus, Altius, Forius, Faster, Higher, Stronger

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Citius

The Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 protects this expression including
plurals, translations and anything similar. Its use in a company or business name
could commit an offence. If you decide to proceed with your application, please seek
the views of the BOA and include a copy of their response.

Email: [email protected]
British Olympic Association
60 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 2NU

Clinical psychologist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Clinical Scientist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Credit Union

This expression is controlled by the Credit Union Act 1979. you cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that is has no objection.

Sensitive Names Team,
Financial Conduct Authority,
25 The North Colonnade,
Canary Wharf,
London
E14 5HS

Email: [email protected]

Diagnostic Radiographer

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Dietician

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Dietitian

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Drama Therapist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Druggist

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Educational Psychologist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Enrolled Optician

This expression is controlled by the Opticians Act 1989. You cannot use it unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that is has no objection.

The Registrar,
General Optical Council,
41 Harley Street,
London
W1G 8DJ

Email: [email protected]

Geneva Cross

This expression is controlled by the Geneva Convention Act 1957 and will not be permitted for use in a company name.

Health Psychologist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Hearing Aid Dispenser

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Higher

The Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 protects these words including their
plurals, translations and anything similar. Its use in a company or business name
could commit an offence. If you decide to proceed with your application, please seek
the views of the BOA and include a copy of their response.

Email: [email protected]
British Olympic Association
60 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 2NU

Olympiad

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Olympian

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Olympic

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Operating Department Practitioner

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Orthoptist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Orthotist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Paralympiad

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Paralympian

The words Olympic, Olympian, Olympiad, Paralympic, Paralympian and Paralympiad plus their plurals, translations and anything similar to them are protected by the Olympic Symbol ect (Protection) Act 1995. To use any of these words and expressions you must obtain the writted consent of:

British Olympic Association,
60 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 2NU

Email: [email protected]

Pharmaceutical Druggist

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Pharmaceutist

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Pharmacist

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Pharmacy

These words and expressions are protected titles and controlled by section 78 of the Medicines Act 1968. You cannot use any of these titles in your company name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use the relevant title.

England, Wales and Scotland:
The General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London E14 5LQ

Practitioner Psychologist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Prothetist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Radiographer

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council, 
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Red Crescent

These expressions are protected controlled by the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 and will not be permitted for use in a company or business name.

Social worker

To use the protected title ‘Social worker’ in your proposed name please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.

England

[email protected]

Social Work England
1 North Bank
Blonk Street
Sheffield
S3 8JY

Northern Ireland

[email protected]

Northern Ireland Social Care Council
7th Floor Millennium House
25 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7AQ

Scotland

Contact form

The Scottish Social Services Council
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY

Wales

[email protected]

Social Care Wales
South Gate House
Wood Street
Cardiff
CF10 1EW

Solicitor

Different Requirements apply for companies Registered in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

ENGLAND AND WALES:
Email (preferred): [email protected]
The Solicitors Regulatory Authority,
Operations,
The Cube,
199 Wharfside Street,
Birmingham,
B1 1RN

SCOTLAND:
The Law Society of Scotland,
26 Drumsheugh Gardens,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7YR

NORTHERN IRELAND:
The Law Society of Northern Ireland
96 Victoria Street,
Belfast,
BT1 3GN

Speech and Language Therapist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Speech Therapist

These words and expressions are protected titles and require prior approval (letter or email) from the Health Professions Council who can be contacted at:

Registration Department,
Health Professions Council,
Park House,
184 Kennington Park Road,
London
SE11 4B

Email: [email protected]

Vet

These words and expressions are controlled by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. You cannot use this word or expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

The Registrar,
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons,
62-64 Horseferry Rd,
London,
SW1P 2AF

Email: info@ rcvs.org.uk

Veterinary

These words and expressions are controlled by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. You cannot use this word or expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

The Registrar,
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons,
62-64 Horseferry Rd,
London,
SW1P 2AF

Email: info@ rcvs.org.uk

Veterinary Practitioner

These words and expressions are controlled by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. You cannot use this word or expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

The Registrar,
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons,
62-64 Horseferry Rd,
London,
SW1P 2AF

Email: info@ rcvs.org.uk

Veterinary Surgeon

These words and expressions are controlled by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. You cannot use this word or expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection.

The Registrar,
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons,
62-64 Horseferry Rd,
London,
SW1P 2AF

Email: info@ rcvs.org.uk